Oh and to add,tumors are supposedly really common in females. I only ever had two girls with tumors! Even my oldies didn't get them. I believe their diet (which I make similar to Suebee's and also mix with lab blocks, veggies, grains...etc) plays a huge part in this. Because I have been feeding this for years with no problems, instead they seem healthier.

One of my male rats has a big abscess on the side of his foot. It's all gross looking and has a big scab. He got bit badly a few months ago right where the abscess has formed. He got vet treatment for that, but it was obviously not enough to prevent it.

I'm making a vet appointment for him tomorrow. Not comfortable dealing with it myself.

Last night my boys abscess burst, now it is just a nasty hole. I'm debating about if I should still take him to the vet or treat it myself now that the hard part is over. I was reading what I should do and it looks like I will need to flush it 2-3 times a day with diluted Betadine.